Quake Live

Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Released: Sep 17, 2014
Steam reviews: 87% of players recommend it, from 15,895 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: Action

On Linux and Steam Deck

Proton: PlatinumDeck PlayableSteamOS Compatible

This game runs perfectly out of the box under Proton, per ProtonDB reports (140 reports). Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck. PunkBuster, VAC supports Linux.

Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.

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Where to buy

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What owning this involves

Cloud saves · The store backs this game's saves up. That cover ends if your account does.From the store listing
Mod support · The store lists official mod, Workshop or level-editor support.From a publisher-set store category

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Features

Single-player
Multi-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Stats
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio

Steam lists 1 language, 1 with full audio.

Age rating & content

ESRB T · Language Suggestive Themes ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 14 · Conteúdo sexual Linguagem imprópria ViolênciaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Interaksi Daring Penampilan Tokoh Penggunaan bahasaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
Frequent Violence or Gore · General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Developed in 2010 by id Software, Quake Live is a competitive, fast-paced arena FPS. In this multiplayer features-focused successor to Quake III Arena, enjoy the fast and furious action the series is known for as well as over 100 arenas developed by id Software and the community, career stats tracking and match history, and over 12 game modes.

Features

- Experience fast-paced and furious action.

- Play on over 100 arenas, including ones developed by id Software the Quake community.

- View your career stats and match history.

- Connect and compete with friends and players from around the world.

- Enjoy over 12 game modes, including Free-for-All, Duel, Team Deathmatch, Clan Arena, Capture the Flag, Domination, and more.

System requirements

As Steam lists them.

Windows

Minimum

OS *: Windows 7 or later
Processor: 2 GHz Intel Processor or better
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution
DirectX: Version 9.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: Stereo Soundcard

OS *: Windows 7 or later
Processor: 2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution
DirectX: Version 9.0
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Stereo Soundcard